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Down with the King

Down with the King

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Down with the King

2021

1h 40m

5.8(24 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

Sent to the Berkshires to focus on his next album, disillusioned rap star Money Merc abruptly announces his retirement on Twitter. After Merc's announcement, his manager rushes to the countryside to lure him back into the music industry.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs

Mercury 'Money Merc' Maxwell

Bob Tarasuk

Bob Tarasuk

Bob

Jamie Neumann

Jamie Neumann

Michaele

David Krumholtz

David Krumholtz

Paul

Sharon Washington

Sharon Washington

Darlene

Carl Volz

Hardware Store Clerk

Michael 'Bucky' Pasquarella

Windshield Technician

Hernan Orozco

Hernan

Jared Smith

Jared

Cole Tarasuk

Cole

Creative team

Directed by: Diego Ongaro
Written by: Xabi Molia
Diego Ongaro
Produced by: Rob Cristiano
Kim Jackson

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